Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) - September 2025

Government guidance for Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE):

Keeping children safe in education - GOV.UK

Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 1:

Keeping children safe in education 2025: part one information for all school and college staff

The guidance above affirms that 'All staff should be aware of systems within their school or college which support safeguarding, and these should be explained to them as part of staff induction.

This should include the:

• Child protection policy (which should amongst other things also include the policy and procedures to deal with child-on-child abuse)
• Behaviour policy (which should include measures to prevent bullying, including cyberbullying, prejudice-based and discriminatory bullying)
• Staff code of conduct should amongst other things, include low-level concerns, allegations against staff and whistleblowing
• Safeguarding response to children who are absent from education, particularly on repeat occasions and/or prolonged periods
• Role of the designated safeguarding lead (including the identity of the designated safeguarding lead and any deputies)

It is imperative that all staff (including volunteers) read this guidance and provide consent that they have done so (a register exists to determine this)